No-Bake Peanut Butter Energy Balls

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These easy no-bake peanut butter energy balls are a delicious healthy snack packed with nutritious ingredients. They are perfect for an on-the-go snack or breakfast.

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  • EASY: Make these energy balls in one bowl!
  • FLAVORFUL: Chewy oats, crunchy nuts, slightly sweet, and peanut butter-y
  • HEALTHY: Energizing ingredients like high fiber oats for quick energy, fats from the peanut butter and nuts, and protein to keep you full.
  • VEGAN, DAIRY-FREE, AND GLUTEN-FREE

I love to take these peanut butter energy balls to work for a quick snack. They would also be great for kid lunches, hiking, picnic, camping, or for a pre-workout snack.

If you want some other great snacks that are great for on the go, try out Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Bars (No Bake), Peanut Butter Cookie Balls , No-Bake Brownie Bites, Blueberry Crisp Granola Bars or Salted Caramel Energy Bites.

Ingredients

  • Old fashioned oats: I recommend old fashioned over quick because they will give a better texture to the energy balls.
  • Maple syrup
  • Natural Peanut Butter : Could substitute for another nut butter of choice.
  • Nuts & Seeds: Sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, hemp seeds, ground flaxseed and chia seed
  • Dried cranberries
  • Mini Chocolate Chips: Vegan/non-dairy if possible. I love Enjoy Life.

How to make these energy balls

  1. In a large mixing bowl add all of your ingredients.
  2. Mix well until combined
  3. Place bowl in the fridge for 30 minutes so ingredients can harden.
  4. Using an ice cream scoop press mixture into a ball. You may have to press in between your hands too.

How to Store Energy Balls

Store in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to 7 days.

Substitutions

  • Nut butter: Switch out the peanut butter for almond butter, cashew butter, or sunflower butter
  • Nuts: Switch up the pumpkin and sunflower seeds with crushed walnuts, pecans, cashews, or peanuts
  • Maple Syrup: Try date syrup or agave for vegan options. If you’re not vegan you can use honey.

Are energy balls good for you?

Yes! They are packed with healthy ingredients that fuel your body.

Here are just a few of the amazing benefits of these ingredients:

  • High fiber: assist with digestion and promote gut health
  • High in Essential Fatty Acids: Hemps seeds, chia seeds, flaxseed, and pumpkin seeds are an excellent source of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, which are essential for maintaining a healthy heart and supporting overall brain health.
  • Good source of minerals: Pumpkin seeds are a good source of magnesium, zinc, and manganese, which are essential for maintaining a healthy immune system and supporting proper bone health.

▶︎Looking for more delicious snacks? Try out this air fryer moong dal made from lentils! Or these flavorful chocolate almond balls from The Healthy Kitchen!

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Pro Tips

  • Balls not sticking together? Make sure to leave them in the fridge for at least 30 minutes. Keep your hands clean and wipe off every once in awhile if they are getting sticky. Add a tbsp or more of maple syrup or peanut butter.
  • Keep your energy balls in the fridge. They will stick together better and last longer!

Want another delicious breakfast? Try out these cinnamon roll overnight oats!

No-Bake Peanut Butter Energy Balls

Allie Petersen
These easy no bake peanut butter energy balls are a simple tasty snack your whole family will love!
5 from 50 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Resting Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Snack
Servings 25 balls
Calories 137 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups old fashioned oats
  • 1/3 cup maple syrup
  • 1 cup peanut butter natural
  • 1/4 cup sunflower seeds roasted and salted
  • 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds roasted and salted
  • 1/4 cup dried cranberries unsweetened
  • 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips vegan
  • 2 tbsp hemp seeds
  • 2 tbsp ground flax
  • 2 tbsp chia seeds

Instructions
 

  • In a large mixing bowl add all of your ingredients.
  • Mix well until combined.
  • Place bowl in the fridge for 30 minutes so ingredients can harden.
  • Using an ice cream scoop press mixture into a ball. You may have to press in between your hands too to create the ideal ball shape. If the mixture seems too wet, add a bit more oats. If it’s too dry, add a bit more nut butter. It should resemble a somewhat sticky dough that holds together when lightly squeezed. 
  • Store in container in fridge for up to 7 days.

Notes

Balls not sticking together? Make sure to leave them in the fridge for at least 30 minutes. Keep your hands clean and wipe off every once in awhile if they are getting sticky. Add a tbsp or ore of maple syrup or peanut butter.
 
If you aren’t using salted pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds consider adding a pinch of salt for flavor.
 
 
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Nutrition

Calories: 137kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 4gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.005gCholesterol: 0.3mgSodium: 47mgPotassium: 114mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 12IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 26mgIron: 1mg
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2 Comments

  1. 5 stars
    Herbivore of 20 years. These are FANTASTIC and everyone I have fed them to – mostly non-vegans – have LOVED them. They are messy to make, but really fast and easy. These are going in regular rotation in our household. Can’t recommend them highly enough. Ridiculously tasty and shockingly healthy as well. My biggest issue is finding vegan mini chocolate chips, you can still use normal sized ones but they’re more likely to fall off the edges. Next try I’ll try to compensate with a little more peanut butter to see if that helps with the too-big choco chips.

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